Woman goes overboard into rough waters - GIF

Is this a result of the tide coming in? If this is a regular occurrence, couldn't they install a breakwater to dramatically reduce this effect?

Here is a video about the Haulover Inlet. The beginning explains why there is so much traffic. The explanation of why is it so rough begins at about 6:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpTUV6Qgls0

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Originally Posted by Frank S

People launching and recovering their boats are cheap entertainment. and way nor fun than watching reruns of Monty python's flying circus.

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Well, with a handy coastline, possibly. Very few private boats use 'our' portion of Missouri river; do have very large lakes, unless the wind is up, Monty is solid.

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Originally Posted by IntheGroove

The boat launch here is referred to as The Divorce Ramp. She's in the vehicle having no idea how to backup a trailer and he's in the boat yelling wildly...

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Often accompanied by equally wild non-comprehensible hand signals?